Collingham Medical Centre

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Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status
Patients can access their COVID-19 vaccination status though the NHS App. Patients are being advised by Gov.uk that they do not need to contact their GP surgery about their COVID-19 vaccination status.

Currently, the Booster is not required for your COVID passport (it is your primary doses) which define your COVID passport. Vaccination information is available on the NHS App to view.

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FREE Lateral Flow Test Devices are no longer available from the Collingham Pharmacy. They are available to purchase.

If you are vulnerable or are advised to take a test by the NHS you can order tests on line at gov.uk

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Further information around COVID can be found in our "All things COVID" page

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National Diabetes Prevention Programme - Champion uptake in Collingham

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Seasonal Flu Vaccination Campaign 2022

We will be holding 2 Saturday morning flu clinics on

Saturday 24 September 2022, from 8.00 am – 1.00 pm

Saturday 15 October 2022, from 8.00 am – 1.00 pm

We are aiming to vaccinate 100% of eligible patients this year, as defined by NHS guidelines. We may be able to open our offer beyond those eligible after 31 October 2022 (dependent on stocks/uptake).

Saturday clinics will focus on patients who are able to walk and stand unaided for up to 20 minutes. No seating available. Flu Vaccinations (and possibly COVID vaccines once details are confirmed) will be administered with patients stood up and a strict one-way system through the Practice will be in operation. We will continue to wear face coverings to protect your healthcare setting.

For patients with mobility issues we will be holding weekday flu clinics. Our PCAs will triage at the time of booking.

Housebound patients will be contacted by the practice in due course.

These are appointment only clinics.

Appointments will be available to book from 1 September 2022. Please contact the surgery on 01636 892156, book online or ask at Reception.

COVID-19 Vaccination Programme – 2022

The Collingham Medical Centre is supporting the COVID Vaccine Campaign for Newark and Collingham Districts – this is for all eligible patients of all ages where the vaccination has been opened including Spring Boosters and 5-11 yrs old COVID Vaccinations.

This site is one of a number of locations you can receive your COVID vaccination – other services and locations can be found on the national booking system -Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines - NHS (www.nhs.uk) or dial 119.

We have started to contact patients with mobile numbers with a text link to book directly into a slot … the text reads “Book your COVID Vac at Collingham Medical Centre, NG23 7LB” followed by a link which takes you straight to dates/times to choose at Collingham Medical Centre.

For patients without mobile numbers noted on your records, you can call 119 once you receive your invite to say you are eligible.

We aim to deliver a large part of this campaign at weekends at the Collingham Medical Centre in order not to disrupt your general practice services during the working week.

Know your NHS number

NHS England has an online checker to enable you to find your 10-digit NHS number. Simply, visit the online tool (link below) and enter your details to validate your identity to obtain your personal NHS number.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/find-nhs-number/

With patients' needs at the heart of everything we do, our website has been designed to make it easy for you to gain instant access to the information you need. As well as specific practice details such as opening hours and how to register, you’ll find a wealth of useful pages covering a wide

range of health issues along with links to other relevant medical organisations.

Did you know you can book an extended access GP appointment?

Lombard Medical Centre and Collingham Medical Centre are working in partnership to offer additional evening GP appointments as well as Saturday morning appointments. These appointments are available to Newark residents who are registered with a GP Practice in Newark.

Evening appointments are available on Mondays at Collingham and Tuesday to Friday 6.30pm – 8.00pm at Lombard Medical Centre.

Saturday morning appointments will be available on a rota basis. Sunday and Bank Holiday appointments are available to pre-book via the practice for clinics at Rosemary Street Health Centre, Mansfield.

Please note that these appointments are for non-emergencies and are pre-bookable only.

For further information, please see http://www.newarkandsherwoodccg.nhs.uk/our-services/doctors-surgeries/did-you-know-you-can-now-book-gp-appointments-in-mid-nottinghamshire-on-evenings-and-weekends/ or contact our reception staff.

Get Well, Keep Well Of course we’re not just here for when you are unwell. Our team of healthcare professionals and back-up staff offer a number of clinics and services to promote good health and wellbeing whatever your medical condition.

Access

The surgery has automatic doors, internal and external and a portable induction loop system is available. Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilet.

Practice Leaflet

View the latest copy of our practice leaflet here.

Practice Leaflet March 2022

The NHS App

If you’re a patient at our practice you can now use the new NHS App, a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet.

You can use the NHS App to check your symptoms and get instant advice, book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, view your GP medical record* and more.

If you already use SystmOnline you can continue to use it. You can use the NHS App as well.

For more information go to www.nhs.uk/nhsapp

Abbreviations used in medical records

You may often see abbreviations used in your medical records. We have put together a handy list of some of the most common abbreviations used to help you understand your medical record.

Medical Abbreviations List